Common Idioms Definitions

Common Idioms	Definitions
It cost me an arm and a leg to take my trip to Australia.	Very expensive
I was over the moon when he asked me to marry him.	Extremely pleased or happy
I reckon getting a band 7 in IELTS will be a piece of cake! I’m very good at English.	Very easy
I have to bite my tongue so I don’t say what I really think of him!	Wanting to say something but stopping yourself.
My mother will always go the extra mile to help people.	Doing much more than is required when doing something
Keep an eye on him. I think he may cheat in the exam.	Watch someone or something carefully
She’s feeling under the weather today so she won’t be going to work.	Unwell
So you have the IELTS test today?? Break a leg.	Good luck

1. on cloud nine – very happy; deliriously happy
==>She just bought her first new car and she’s on cloud nine.
2. bushed – tired.
==>I am totally bushed after staying up so late.
3.Put yourself in somebody’s shoes – imagine that you are in somebody’s position in order to understand his/her feelings
==> If you put yourself in my shoes, you would understand why I made that decision

4. At all costs – do everything you can to achieve/succeed something

==> My dream is to become a successful businessman and I will work hard for it at all costs

5.Full of beans – A person who is lively, active and healthy.
==> I really enjoy being with my best friend because he is always full of beans.
6. To be up in arms about something – upset or angry about something.
==> She has been up in arms about the rent increase.